Chapter3 - Network Installation 9
Chapter 3 - Network Installation
MicroRouter 1250i Back Panel
Thissection of the manual describes how to connect the MicroRouter
1250ito your Ethernet network and your wide area communications
device(s). In summary, the steps for installation are:
1. Makesure the router is powered down and not connected to any
powersource.
2. Connect the router to the Ethernet network(s ).
3. Connect the router to the T1 line.
4. Connectthe router’s secondary port to a wide area line communica-
tions device (if used).
5. Powerup the line communications device (if used).
Note: Youshould either wait to connect a synchronous line device
such as a CSU/DSU until after the interface has been configured as a
synchronousport, or power up the router before powering up the
CSU/DSU.(See Ch apter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide for more infor-
mation on configuring the router.)
6. Plugi n the power cable and power up the router.

Placing the Router

TheMicroRouter 1250i is meant to be left stand-alone on a desktop or
equipmenttable.
Note:When stacking other equipment on the MicroRouter 1250i, do
notexceed 25 pounds of evenly distributed weight on top of the router.
Additionalweight may bend the case.